Indignant ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Indignant ( adjective )

1. Feeling or showing anger and disgust at something considered unjust, offensive, or morally wrong.
2. Feeling resentment or anger at an unfair or unjust situation.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin indignant- "feeling resentment", from the verb indignari, from in- "not" + dignus "worthy".

Examples:

1. He was indignant at the way he had been treated.
2. She was indignant at the suggestion that she had cheated.
3. The citizens were indignant about the government's lack of response to the crisis.
4. The public was indignant at the news of corruption in the government.
5. The employee was indignant at the company's decision to cut his benefits.

(As a verb)

Indignant ( verb )

1. Feeling or showing anger and disgust at something considered unjust, offensive, or morally wrong.
2. Feeling resentment or anger at an unfair or unjust situation.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin indignant- "feeling resentment", from the verb indignari, from in- "not" + dignus "worthy".

Examples:

1. He was indignant at the way he had been treated.
2. She was indignant at the suggestion that she had cheated.
3. The citizens were indignant about the government's lack of response to the crisis.
4. The public was indignant at the news of corruption in the government.
5. The employee was indignant at the company's decision to cut his benefits.